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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,624.19, 868,017.60 and 241,588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,624.19, 868,017.60 and 241,588.18 is: 362,416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,624.19 : 868,017.60 = 241,588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,624.19/868,017.60 = 241,588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,624.19x = 868,017.60 × 241,588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,624.19x = 209,702,788,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,702,788,394.39/578,624.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,416.21

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